Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Legal, Print
We live in a world of media convergence, where all forms of content are becoming one. It’s a world where print periodicals also create audiovisual content. It’s a world where radio and television stations expect their talent to create written content via...
Jun 20, 2014 | Blog, Business, Internet, Print, Talent, Television
The New York Times is under the strange impression that, to paraphrase its own headline, Katie Couric has moved from television to the Internet. Why on Earth would they think that? Kevin Spacey has already figured this one out, and you wouldn’t expect...
Jun 17, 2014 | Blog, Internet, Legal
James Franco has an obvious observation about the power of the celebrity selfie: “[S]tars know the power of their image, and how it is enhanced when garnished with privileged material — anything that says, ‘Here is a bit of my private life.’” Translated: when you give...
Jun 11, 2014 | Blog, Business, Movies, Music
WARNING: BOTH VIDEOS ATTACHED TO THIS POST HAVE PLENTY OF NSFW AND ARGUABLY OFFENSIVE CONTENT I want to share something incredibly powerful that I read six months ago and re-read every month or so. Here’s James Altucher’s whole post on Techcrunch. You should read it....
Jun 7, 2014 | Blog, Internet, Talent, Television
Once upon a time, getting discovered required being in the right place at the right time. You wandered into Schwab’s, the Brown Derby, or some other old Hollywood landmark completely unaware, and the next thing you knew – BAM! – you were on your way...
Jun 4, 2014 | Blog, Business, Core Principles, Movies, Television
In addition to being a remarkably compelling performer, Kevin Spacey is right on target with regard to media convergence, to the idea that audiovisual media (film, television, etc.), audio only media (radio, music, etc.), and print media are all becoming one. Being...
